Thomas Borowski

Biography

Education

• MSc, PhD, University of Saskatchewa
• BA, University of Winnipeg

Research Interests

• Neuropharmacology
• Behavioral sensitization
• Neurobiology of learning and memory

Courses Taught

• Foundations of Neuroscience (NEUR95)
• Brain and Behavior (PSYC101)
• Physiological Psychology (PSYC111)
• Neuropharmacology and Behavior (PSYC148)

Selected Research and Publications

“Estrogen, Cholinergic System and Cognition,” in Michael S. Ritsner, and Abraham Weizman, eds., Neuroactive Steroids in Brain Function, Behavior and Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Novel Strategies for Research and Treatment. New York: Springer Science and Business Media, 2008.

“Central monoamine Activity in Genetically Distinct Strains of Mice Following a Psychogenic Stressor: Effects of Predator Exposure,” Brain Research, vol. 292 (2001). With S. Hayley, Z. Merali, and H. Anisman.

“Psychogenic, Neurogenic and Systemic Stressor Effects on Plasma Corticosterone and Behaviors: Mouse Strain-Dependent Outcomes,” Behavioral Neuroscience, vol. 115 (2001). With H. Anisman, S. Hayley, O. Kelly, and Z. Merali.